Sensory Perception Flashcards (Brayden’s Flashcards, Reformatted)

1
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Hearing changes begin at the age of-

A

30

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Olfactory changes begin at the age of-

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50

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3
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At 60 years old you may have issues with-

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Balance, Coordination, Spatial Orientation, or Tactile Changes

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4
Q

Carpal Tunnel is an-

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Occupational Deficit

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5
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How can you know if a sensory deficit has improved?

A

Only the pt can tell you if it’s improved or not

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6
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The ability to receive and interpret sensory impressions through our senses and movement or position =

A

Sensory Perception

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7
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Cranial Nerve I =

A

Olfactory

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8
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The Olfactory Cranial Nerve is used for-

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Smell

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9
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Cranial Nerve II =

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Optic

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10
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How should you assess Cranial Nerve II?

A

Visual Acuity + Visual Fields

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11
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Cranial Nerve VII=

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Facial

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12
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How do you test the Cranial Nerve VII?

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Taste salt or sweet on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue

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13
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How do you assess for Cranial Nerve VIII

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Assess for hearing imbalance

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14
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Cranial Nerve IX =

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Glossopharyngeal Nerve

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15
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How do you assess the IX Cranial Nerve?

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Assess the taste of sour or bitter on the posterior one-third of the tongue

Assess speech

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16
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How do you assess vision?

A

Snellen Chart (For Acuity)
Cardinal Gazes
PERLLA

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17
Q

How many Cardinal Gazes are there?

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6

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18
Q

How is hearing assessed?

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Talk in normal tone and observe

Cover one ear and whisper into the other if hearing loss is suspected

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19
Q

What does Tactical mean?

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Touch

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20
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The ability to know where the parts of your body are and how they are moving =

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Kinesthesia

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21
Q

This is a type of massage therapy that involves stroking a baby with moderate pressure and moving their joints =

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Tactile-Kinesthetic Stimulation

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22
Q

What is assessed during a Tactical Assessment?

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Touch
Tactical Discrimination
Kinesthetic Stimulation

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23
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How is smelling assessed?

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Putting scents under the pt’s nose

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24
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How is taste assessed?

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Ask the pt to taste different foods

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25
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This is when you receive internal or external stimuli that activates a nerve receptor =

A

Sensory Reception

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26
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What does Gustatory mean?

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Taste

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27
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What are External Stimuli?

A

Visual
Auditory
Olfactory
Tactile
Gustatory

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28
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Kinesthetic stimuli is an example of-

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Internal Stimuli

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29
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What is Proprioception?

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Your ability to sense movement, action, and location + Your ability to know how your body is positioned + Your spatial awareness

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30
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This is a sense that allows a person to recognize the size, shape, and texture of an object =

A

Stereognosis

31
Q

What is the Occipital Lobe’s responsibility?

A

Vision

32
Q

What is the Temporal Lobe’s responsibility?

A

Hearing & Smelling

Short-Term Memory

33
Q

What is the Parietal Lobe’s responsibility?

A

Touch
Pressure
Taste
Pain
Hot & Cold
Proprioception

34
Q

What is the Frontal Lobe’s responsibility?

A

Speech
Thinking
Memory

35
Q

What will occur if your Occipital Lobe becomes damaged?

A

Visual Hallucinations and other problems will occur

36
Q

What will occur if your Parietal Lobe becomes damaged?

A

Can’t interpret body space, read, multi-task, differentiate between left and right

Trouble recognizing own body and people

37
Q

Computer Vision Syndrome =

A

A technology-related health condition that affects eyesight

38
Q

The lens of your eye becomes less elastic whenever you have-

A

Presbyopia

39
Q

Glaucoma is caused by-

A

Increased Intra-Ocular Pressure

40
Q

Diabetic Retinopathy can cause blood to-

A

Leak into the posterior segment of the eyeball

41
Q

Macular degeneration is when the -

A

Center part of your retina loses the ability to function properly

42
Q

20/40 Vision is an example of-

A

Myopia

43
Q

20/10 Vision is an example of-

A

Hyperopnia

44
Q

If you are legally blind, then what is your vision like?

A

20/200

45
Q

What cause’s Presbycusis to occur as you get older?

A

Hair cells in ear deteriorate and sounds become distorted

46
Q

Whenever you have Presbycusis, it is difficult to detect what kind’s of sounds?

A

High-Pitched Sounds

47
Q

What is Tinnitus caused by?

A

Damaged nerve endings in the ear

48
Q

Hat do you call an excessive accumulation of ear wax in the ear canal?

A

Impacted Cerumen

49
Q

This is what you’d call a middle ear infection =

A

Middle Ear Infection

50
Q

What is Deafness?

A

He loss of the ability to hear

51
Q

What are some causes of impaired taste and smell?

A

Covid
Smoking
Meds
Common Cold

52
Q

What can an impaired Tactical and Kinesthetic sensation leave you at risk for?

A

Falls + Coordination Problems

53
Q

Define Sensory Deprivation =

A

Reduced Sensory Input
Elimination of meaning from input
Restrictive Environments
(Boredom / Monotony)

54
Q

The symptoms of Sensory Deprivation are similar to-

A

F&E Imbalances
Psychological Illness
Influence of Psychotropic Drugs

55
Q

List some safety concerns for a home environment:

A

Throw Rugs
Unclear Pathways
Unlit Stair Wells
No Paint at the end of Steps

56
Q

The elderly should use what to read if appropriate?

A

A Magnifying Glass

57
Q

What are the nursing actions for Vision Loss?

A

Call by name prior to entering the room

Identify yourself

Stay in patient’s visual field

Explain interventions prior to touching patient

Inform patient of departure

Make sure a radio, TV, CD player, or audio player is available

Describe food tray arrangement

58
Q

What are the nursing actions for Hearing Loss?

A

Sit & face the patient

Do not cover your mouth

Encourage hearing aids

Speak slow & clear

Use brief sentences

Minimize background noise

Interpreter if needed

Do not shout

59
Q

What are the nursing actions for Aphasia?

A

Greet patient & call them by name

Only one person to speak at a time

Clear, slow communication

Do not shout

Check for comprehension

Allow time for patient to respond

60
Q

The MMR is an immunization that prevents from-

A

Hearing Loss

61
Q

Define Sensory Overload =

A

Input exceeds normal tolerance; prevents meaningful responses by the brain

62
Q

A pt is at risk for sensory overload if they are-

A

In Pain, Anxious, or surrounded by too much external stimuli

63
Q

What are the clinical manifestations of sensory overload?

A

Irritability
Anxiety
Restlessness
Muscle Tension
Reduced Problem-Solving Skills
Scattered Attention
Loss of Concentration
Forgetfulness

64
Q

What are the factors influencing sensory function?

A

Age
Meaningful Stimuli
Amount of Stimuli
Social Interaction
Environmental Factors
Cultural Factors

65
Q

When do hearing changes begin?

A

At the age of 30

66
Q

When do olfactory changes begin?

A

At the age of 50

67
Q

What may occur after the age of 60?

A

Balance Issues
Coordination Issues
Spatial Orientation Issues
Tactical Changes

(Excessive stimuli can lead to sensory overload)

68
Q

Isolation from one’s family can lead to-

A

Depression + Loneliness

69
Q

What people are at risk for sensory dysfunction?

A

The Elderly

People in Confined Environments (Nursing Home, Wheelchair, etc.)

Acutely Ill pt’s

70
Q

What are some Primary Prevention Measures?

A

Stimulate all senses with age-appropriate tasks

Protect from hearing & vision injury

Immunizations to prevent hearing loss (MMR)

71
Q

What are some Secondary Prevention Measures?

A

Early Detective Devices

Assistive Devices

Modify Environment for Safety + Optimum use of Senses

72
Q

What are some Tertiary Prevention Measures?

A

Control chronic disease that impacts sensory function

73
Q

What are the nursing actions for pt’s with sensory impairments?

A

Health promotion

Prevention measures

Use of assistive devices

Promote stimulation

Safe environments

Communication alterations

Orient to environment

Restorative care